HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT FRIENDSHIP QUILT FROM CHESTERFIELD, NH.

Center patch is inscribed with, “Mrs. Elisha L. Burt: Wilton’s School, In Chesterfield NH, Oct. 1851. This quilt is composed of tokens of remembrance from old friends, associates, and school mates”. A nine-patch variant, sometimes called a signature patch, with names and vignettes in the center of each. Additionally many of these have intact hair samples worked in intricate patterns contained in gauze. The edges on three sides are finished as a saw tooth pattern. The fabrics are of potent colors and patterns dating from the1st half of the 19th century. SIZE: 8′ x 8′. CONDITION: Condition is very good, with some toning and wood acid staining from storage of 150 years in a wooden chest. It appears that this quilt has never been used and was never bound on the straight top edge. The colors are vibrant and the quilt is unwashed. 1054-1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2422

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2422	$0.00	HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT FRIENDSHIP QUILT FROM CHESTERFIELD, NH. Center patch is inscribed with, “Mrs. Elisha L. Burt: Wilton’s School, In Chesterfield NH, Oct. 1851. This quilt is composed of tokens of remembrance from old friends, associates, and school mates”. A nine-patch variant, sometimes called a signature patch, with names and vignettes in the center of each. Additionally many of these have intact hair samples worked in intricate patterns contained in gauze. The edges on three sides are finished as a saw tooth pattern. The fabrics are of potent colors and patterns dating from the1st half of the 19th century. SIZE: 8′ x 8′. CONDITION: Condition is very good, with some toning and wood acid staining from storage of 150 years in a wooden chest. It appears that this quilt has never been used and was never bound on the straight top edge. The colors are vibrant and the quilt is unwashed. 1054-1 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2422 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT FRIENDSHIP QUILT FROM CHESTERFIELD, NH.